According to DigitalHistory (http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu), "California or Bust" was the first phase to use "...or bust!". Pioneers heading west put this on their front gates or front doors of their properties when they suddenly left for a better life in the western US.
The phrase "or bust" likely originated from the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s when prospectors would say "California or bust" to signify their determination to reach California in search of gold. It is now used more broadly to emphasize a strong commitment to achieving a particular goal or outcome.
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
People who used the phrase "Pike's Peak or Bust!" where members of a gay/lesbian suicide cult, Pike's Peak refered to the mountian that the cult jumped to their death from on July 23rd, 1893.
People who used the phrase "Pike's Peak or Bust!" where members of a gay/lesbian suicide cult, Pike's Peak refered to the mountian that the cult jumped to their death from on July 23rd, 1893.
"on the rocks"
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
This has to do with a stranded Arab with a camel who lost his ability to walk. To survive the arid heat, he had to "bust the hump" (a very difficult task) of the camel to get nutrition and hydration.
The phrase 'come full circle' refers to getting back to the original position or the original state of affairs. The origin of the phrase is unknown, but is used in the Western world.
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